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A recent report conducted by the Consumer Federation of America and the Funeral Consumers’ Alliance, identified that median prices at chain funeral homes could be much higher than independently owned ones. Many individuals do not understand that part of the estate planning process may include pre-purchasing a coffin or a funeral service. This enables you… Read More »

There are plenty of times in your life where it makes sense to do a task yourself or to make decisions without consulting a professional. Sometimes services can be a scam or complete waste of money and you should avoid spending cash in these situations. However, there are many other situations where it makes complete… Read More »

An irrevocable trust is something that is created during the grantor’s lifetime or to be enacted on his or her death in order to benefit others. There are several different situations upon which you may consider using a trust. These include: Generational tax planning. Having a child with special needs who is unable to care… Read More »

Failing to take action to put together an estate plan, even in terms of simply a basic will and a trust, could prove extremely problematic for families in Ohio. If nothing has been prepared, it is essential for these families to identify with someone who is familiar with estate administration. The estate planning process should… Read More »

There is no doubt that you’ve probably already realized the general benefits of estate planning, but there may be a big reason why you haven’t approached it yet. Perhaps you feel that you simply do not need estate planning because the size of your estate is rather small or you are young and single without… Read More »

If you ask any Millennial to write down a list of their plans, there’s a good chance that it will include things like vacation experiences, career accomplishments, and accomplishing their family goals. That said, there’s a good chance that they’ll overlook estate planning entirely. It can certainly be said that Millennials may be more prudent… Read More »

Planning for the handling of your estate and writing a will can be a difficult topic as it enforces you to confront your own mortality. However, there are numerous different examples of why it’s so important to engage in your estate planning. Most importantly, all of the celebrity deaths that lead to catastrophic mistakes that… Read More »

Estate planning is important for everyone, but the major changes in your life also should prompt a meeting to your estate planning lawyer. New parents have their own unique considerations brought to the table with an estate planning attorney. There are several different protection tactics that you can use to prepare yourself for your new… Read More »

There are two important things you can do to help make your transition into and beyond retirement as successful as possible. The first is to live healthy. This will give you the greatest chance of living a long and healthy life without the additional challenges of having to rely on nursing home care or other… Read More »

It’s a good time to think back about the life changes that you may have gone through in the previous year and determine where it’s appropriate to contact your bank accounts, life insurance companies and retirement accounts in addition to scheduling an appointment with your estate planning lawyer. Many individuals neglect the estate planning process… Read More »